Asia is a land full of natural and cultural wonders. But the region, its people and its nature, face critical challenges, including poverty, water shortages and the disastrous threats posed by climate change. IUCN, together with its Members, Commissions and partners, is working to address these challenges by leading innovative initiatives in the region.

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In May, the Forest and Farm Facility (FFF), a partnership between FAO, IIED, and IUCN and implemented in Vietnam by the Vietnam Farmers Union (VNFU), issued a call for proposals for forest and farm producer organizations (FFPOs) in Yen Bai and Bac Kan, the two focal provinces. FFPOs were asked to submit a concept note and the shortlisted applicants, after a proposal writing training course, were then invited to write a full proposal. …

In late June, IUCN Lao PDR, along with the USAID Mekong Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Change (USAID Mekong ARCC) project and its partner the Ministry of Forestry (MAF), conducted capacity building training on frog and catfish breeding for communities in Khammouan province, so as to strengthen their resilience to the impacts of climate change. …

Great news from Cambodia, one of the four countries where the Turtle Survival Alliance and its partners are implementing an SOS-funded project to help protect and conserve the South East Asian Terrapins. The Cambodian component of the project, carried out by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and the Royal Government of Cambodia’s Fisheries Administration announced the release of 21 captive-raised southern river terrapins (Batagur affinis) back into their native habitat in southwest Cambodia. …

Jeju, South Korea – The first World Leaders’ Conservation Forum held here (7-9 July) underscored the critical role of nature conservation in peace building and sustainable development. It called for bold leadership at the global and local levels to stop the devastating loss of biodiversity taking place today. …

Asia Regional Conservation Forum10-12 August 2015, Bangkok, Thailand
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